The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) supports the wellbeing of our County residents and communities. News and updates about racial inequities, race-based violence and civil unrest may trigger anxiety, panic, frustration and depression. Please take the time to care for your own physical and mental health, and please reach out to others in kindness and compassion.
We have compiled a collection of anti-racism, racial equity and mental health resources below, please feel free to explore and share them with your loved ones and communities. And as always, LACDMH’s 24/7 Help Line at (800) 854-7771 is available to provide mental health support, resources and referrals.
LA County Information & Resources
- Conversations about Racism and Race-Based Violence: The Four “E”s (LACDMH)
- Video Message from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Curley Bonds Regarding Civil Unrest & Mental Health
- Healing Through Story: A Toolkit on Grassroots Approaches (LACDMH / LA County Arts & Culture)
- LA vs. Hate Campaign
- Resources on Community Unrest, Justice & Support (LAUSD)
- Racial Equity & Social Justice Booklists (LA County Library)
- Explore Justice (211 LA County)
- LA County’s Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative
- Los Angeles County Departments Respond to Racial Injustice (LACDMH’s statement is on page 20 of this document)
- LA County Policy of Equity
Mental Health Resources
- Black Mental Health Matters Guide (American Foundation on Suicide Prevention)
- Racism and Mental Health (Mental Health America)
- Identity and Cultural Dimensions in Mental Health (NAMI)
- Mental Health Resources for the Black Community (Anxiety and Depression Association of America)
- Tool Kits & Resources (BEAM – Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective)
- Project Implicit (Harvard University)
- The Loveland Foundation
- Asian Mental Health Project
- Asians Do Therapy
- We R Native
- Black Mental Matters Podcast
- Promoting Positive Mental Health Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Children (American Psychological Association)
- Resources Library: AAHI Responding to the Health Needs of Asian Americans (Asian American Health Initiative)
- Behavioral Health and Wellness (Asian American Counseling and Referral Service)
- Mental Health Resources (National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association)
- Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)
Resources for Families, Parents and Children
- Beyond the Golden Rule (Teaching Tolerance)
- Talking About Race (Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture)
- Anti-Racist Resources for Parents (Program for Early Parent Support)
- These Books Can Help You Explain Racism and Protest To Your Kids (New York Times)
- Embrace Race
- Race: The Power of an Illusion (PBS)
Resources for Educators
- Talking About Race (Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture)
- Talking About Race and Privilege: A Lesson Plan for Middle and High School Students (National Association of School Psychologists)
- Racial Equity Tools (World Trust)
- Affirming Black Lives without Inducing Trauma (Learning For Justice)
- Race Talk: Engaging Youth People in Conversations about Race and Racism (ADL)
- Resources to Help Teachers Heal, Learn, and Listen (Teach for America)
- Classroom Resources (Learning For Justice)
- Race & Understanding Racism (American Psychological Society)
- 9 Resources for Teaching About Slavery (ISTE)
- Key Resources for Promoting Equity and Reducing Disparities (SAMHSA)
- Explainer: What is systemic racism and institutional racism? (The Conversation)
- What is anti-racism? And what do experts say you can do? (Los Angeles Times)
- Project Implicit (Harvard University)
- The long history of racism against Asian-Americans in the U.S. (PBS News Hour)
- Anti-Racism Videos to Share with Kids (We Are Teachers)
Resources for Mental Health Professionals
- Dismantling Racism: Building Anti-Racist Psychiatrists (New York County Psychiatric Society)
- What is anti-racism? And what do experts say you can do?(Los Angeles Times)
- Talking About Race (Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture)
- Prioritizing Equity(American Medical Association)
- Race & Understanding Racism (American Psychological Society)
- Asian American Psychology Association
- Unconscious Bias Training (UCSF Office of Diversity and Outreach)
- Center for the Study of Racism, Social Justice & Health (UCLA)
- Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Racial and Ethnic Minority Youth (American Psychological Association)
- Explainer: What is systemic racism and institutional racism? (The Conversation)
- Prioritizing Equity (American Medical Association)